upcoming events

Chef Christopher Tong has been invited to the beautiful Cheney Mansion to present an elegant menu perfect for Fall entertaining. You will learn how to prepare a complete three-course menu and come away with valuable tips and some great recipes. Chef Chris will conduct a cooking demonstration in the famous mansion’s kitchen that includes hands-on participation. It will take place on Monday, November 2 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Cheney Mansion, 220 Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL. Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. The fee is $70.00 per person. The gourmet menu includes: Soup: Wild Mushroom Bisque scented with White Truffle Oil Entrée: Pan seared Halibut with spicy Tomato Relish served with Vegetable Saffron Cous Cous and toasted Pistachio Nuts Dessert: Fresh Berries with Champagne Sabayon There will be time for questions and answers about shopping, ingredients, and preparation and then share in tasting the delicious results. Advance registration is requested to reserve your place in the class. To register, contact Linda at (708) 383-2612.

Chef Tong will present a cooking demonstration featuring locally produced seasonal ingredients offered by the Green City Market. The demonstration is on Saturday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m.. You will learn how to prepare Chef Tong’s delicious menu selections, and, of course, be able to taste them on the spot. The Green City Market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive (approximately 1750 N. Clark). The event is free and there is discounted parking ($9) at the Chicago Historical Society parking lot off Stockton Drive. Tickets must be validated. We hope to see you there!

Andersonville is one of the more charming neighborhoods in Chicago. For a few warm months, it hosts a Farmers Market alive with seasonal fruits, vegetables and other delights. Executive Chef Christopher Tong has been invited to present a cooking demonstration featuring local seasonal ingredients at the Andersonville Farmers Market. There will be time for questions and answers about ingredients and preparation. And, everyone gets a taste! This free cooking demonstration will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:30 pm at Clark and Berwyn in Chicago.

Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland’s most accomplished chefs and a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year at the Dominick’s Cooking Corner. Chef Tong’s cooking demonstration at the Taste of Chicago is one of My Private Chef’s most popular annual appearances. People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation, and come away with a recipe booklet full of new ideas. It is a very well attended feature at this Chicago summertime fest! My Private Chef’s demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 noon at the Dominick’s Cooking Corner tent on Buckingham Fountain Plaza.